What is the cheapest way to get from Palermo to Scilla?

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Scilla is to bus and car ferry which costs €14 - €70 and takes 4h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palermo to Scilla?

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Scilla is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 12m and costs €55 - €95.

Is there a direct train between Palermo and Scilla?

No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Scilla. However, there are services departing from Palermo Notarbartolo and arriving at Scilla via Palermo Centrale and Villa S.Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Palermo to Scilla?

The distance between Palermo and Scilla is 243 km.

How do I travel from Palermo to Scilla without a car?

The best way to get from Palermo to Scilla without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 4h 31m and costs €14 - €70.

How long does it take to get from Palermo to Scilla?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Palermo to Scilla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Scilla train from?

Palermo to Scilla train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.

Train or bus from Palermo to Scilla?

The best way to get from Palermo to Scilla is to bus which takes 5h 58m and costs €14 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €24 - €60 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Palermo to Scilla train arrive?

Palermo to Scilla train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Villa S.Giovanni station.

How do I get a train ticket from Palermo to Scilla?

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Where can I stay near Scilla?

There are 325+ hotels available in Scilla.

Palermo to Scilla - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, ferry, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Palermo to Scilla by bus, car ferry, train, ferry, car, or train (Trenitalia)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, car ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Messina Piazza della Repubblicabus Sais Autolinee 8902 / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry
4h 31m
€14–68
Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain 5354 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
4h 46m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Palermo to Tresmestiericar
2. Take the car ferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
3h 12m
€57–91
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Villa San Giovannibus N592 / ...
5h 58m
€15–38
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
6h 27m
€25–58

Palermo to Scilla by bus, foot, car ferry, and train

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4h 31mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Palermo to Scilla.

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Distance: 243.1 km
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Scilla, Calabria, Italy?

FlixBus operates a bus from Palermo to Villa San Giovanni 3 times a day. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 5h 13m. Autoservizi Salemi Srl also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Palermo Centrale to Villa S.Giovanni once daily. Tickets cost €23–55 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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